A Guide to Parking at Jazz Fest
With fest season now in full effect, the crowds, the chaos, and the fun are officially commencing. At the same time, you may wonder what outfit you should wear, what songs the Rolling Stones will play, or what shoes will be the most comfortable. But amidst all the excitement, don't forget the age-old question: where am I going to park?
At Jazz Fest, there's intense competition for street parking. So to ensure you secure a spot and do it legally, here's a guide to where to park for Jazz Fest. You don't want to head back to your car and find it's been towed after a long day of culture, dancing, and good music. Note that parking in the surrounding neighborhood near the Fair Grounds is restricted during Jazz Fest, so steer clear of parking on those residential streets to avoid a ticket.
The festival will be providing the Jazz Fest Express shuttle, offering continuous transportation from various departure points across the city to four locations on the Fair Grounds. The shuttles will operate every day of the fest from 10:30 a.m. until all patrons have left the Fair Grounds. Park, trolley, or walk to these pick-up spots for an easy journey to Jazz Fest: Steamboat Natchez Dock in the French Quarter, Sheraton New Orleans Hotel on Canal, the South Market District on Poydras Street at Loyola Avenue, and the Winser Lot at City Park.
For simple and close parking, on-site parking is available for pre-purchase only with Big Chief, Grand Marshal, and Krewe of Jazz Jest VIP packages. For those with disabilities, a limited number of accessible spaces will be available first-come, first-served at $50 per day.
It is important to keep in mind metered parking, a very viable option for those taking the shuttle or looking to park close by. On Sundays, there is no fee to park at a metered spot. Any other day of the week, parking in the French Quarter, Marigny, the Central Business District, or the Warehouse District will cost you $3 an hour, while other areas will cost you $2.
With these tips in mind, you will flawlessly navigate the parking situation at Jazz Fest smoothly, ensuring a hassle-free experience and leaving more time to enjoy the music and festivities. So while you're stressing about what walking shoes to wear, how funky your outfit is, or what food to get at the venue, don't stress out about parking. Now you know where to park in New Orleans for Jazz Fest!
